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Hello to everyone, I am a 56 yr old female who has longed to be an RN. I have worked as a Certified Respiratory Therapist for 19 years now, which I love doing but I've always wanted to be an RN. So my question to you all is, Is it too late in the game for me to pursue this dream?

I know that I'm coming upon retirement age, which I know for a fact that I won't be able to retire at 62 so is it wise for me to pursue this dream of mine.

Thanks in advance for all advices.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Never too late

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Specializes in SICU, trauma, neuro.

Does the required education make sense financially? Knowing that age discrimination happens, are you willing to take that chance?

I'm sure you have the brains for nursing, having worked as an RT. And I'm all for pursuing your dreams...as long as it doesn't become a nightmare. Only you can answer those questiins. :yes:

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Hello to everyone, I am a 56 yr old female who has longed to be an RN. I have worked as a Certified Respiratory Therapist for 19 years now, which I love doing but I've always wanted to be an RN. So my question to you all is, Is it too late in the game for me to pursue this dream?

I know that I'm coming upon retirement age, which I know for a fact that I won't be able to retire at 62 so is it wise for me to pursue this dream of mine.

Thanks in advance for all advices.

If I were in your shoes (with the limited information that I have), I'd stay put.

The types of jobs available to new graduate nurses are often labor intensive. You have a good job that you like and would probably be better off putting money away for retirement.

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I agree with Sour Lemon. Why go into debt and get stuck working 2nd shift or nights as a new nurse? Just my 2 cents but you certainly are not too old!

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I agree with all comments thus far: it's never too late, but a new nursing job might be rough and might not be the best time to go into debt.

If you aren't able to retire at 62, then when will you be able to retire? I say sort out the retirement question first, then think about a second career. Plus, do you really mean to work past your 60s anyway?

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Specializes in Med Surg/ Pedi, OR.

It is late in the game only IF you think it is ....

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Look at it this way, unless you find misfortune, you are going to turn 62 no matter what. Do you want to turn 62 doing what you want to do?

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